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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.20, 1,707.56 and 522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.20, 1,707.56 and 522.33 is: 783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.20 : 1,707.56 = 522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.20/1,707.56 = 522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.20x = 1,707.56 × 522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.20x = 891,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,909.81/1,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.61

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